# N440WQ: 1986 Valentin TAIFUN 17E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Valentin TAIFUN 17E](https://openairdocs.org/model/valentin-taifun-17e) (registry code 9370100, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Limbach L2400](https://openairdocs.org/engine/limbach-l2400) (registry code 38603)
- Data sheets: [TCDS G50EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/G50EU) (Valentin GmbH & Co.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 1087
- Year built: 1986
- Type: Glider
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: June 29, 2015
- Certificate issued: July 31, 2018
- Expires: July 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A54CA0
- Registered owner: [Wagenknecht Harold H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WAGENKNECHT%20HAROLD%20H)
- Location: [Ruther Glen, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Ruther%20Glen)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 37.9445° N, 77.4461° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 22546, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=440WQ
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N440WQ

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 5 in force

### Matched by airframe (Valentin TAIFUN 17E)

- [AD 2004-20-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-20-10): Wing and fuselage side root ribs · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Nov 24, 2004
- [AD 2001-05-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-05-08): Central Wing Bolts · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Apr 13, 2001
- [AD 88-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-15-01): Stall Warning System · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Jul 14, 1988
- [AD 87-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-25-01): Welded Joints-Axles · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Dec 3, 1987
- [AD 87-06-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-06-01): Tailplane Front Mounting · Valentin Taifun 17E. Effective Mar 27, 1987

### Matched by engine (Limbach L2400)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N440WQ.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N440WQ.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Valentin TAIFUN 17E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/valentin-taifun-17e/aircraft.md
- The Limbach L2400 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/limbach-l2400.md

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